Financial Control Manager - Total Labour Resource & Cost - ESN

BT Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Financial Control Manager to support the Emergency Services Network. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, while driving improvements in financial processes. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills and a growth mindset, with a focus on collaboration and data analysis. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

BT Pension scheme with contributions

Life Assurance x4 salary

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Must be cleared to BPSS or equivalent.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial reporting for all cycles.
• Provide analysis of total labour resources and costs.
• Ensure financial integrity through process improvements.

Skills

Management Reporting

Financial Accounting

Financial Controls

Forecasting

Growth Mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

BT Group Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Why this job matters
The Emergency Services Network (ESN) is a strategic priority for BT, aiming to provide mission-critical communications for Britain’s Emergency Services. It will replace the Airwave network, leveraging EE’s 4G network, and serve 300,000 frontline emergency service members.

Job Req ID: 46088
Posting Date: 14/05/2025
Function: ESN Finance
Location: London or Bristol

Role Overview

As Financial Control Manager-TLR, TLC & Reporting, you will support the delivery of this infrastructure by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across BT Business, Networks, and the Home Office. Responsibilities include accounting, budgeting, invoicing, compliance, and reporting.

The successful candidate must be cleared to BPSS (or equivalent), with possible requirement for National Security Vetting (e.g., CTC, SC, or NPPV).

Key Responsibilities

• Drive financial reporting for all cycles, including reporting to the Home Office
• Provide analysis of total labour resources and costs across ESN programs
• Collaborate with Financial Business Partners to align labour & P&L costs with program needs
• Ensure financial integrity through process and policy improvements
• Lead automation and optimization of data handling processes, contributing to system improvements

Required Skills

• Management Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk
• Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting
• Growth Mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence in challenging the status quo
• Proficiency in analyzing large data sets in Excel
• Decision-making in ambiguous situations

Benefits

• 10% annual bonus
• BT Pension scheme with contributions
• Life Assurance x4 salary
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Family leave benefits, health support, virtual GP, and more

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3-2 hybrid working model, with 3 days on-site and 2 flexible days.

BT is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and those who do not meet every qualification to apply.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industry: Telecommunications